Join Our Team
We’re always interested in working with talented and interesting folks who are committed to their craft. Please send us your resume and a note about why you might like working with us.
Mail your resume and cover letter to:
East Branch Studio
PO Box 57
West Chesterfield, MA 01084
info@eastbranchstudio.com
Open Position: Construction Laborer
Construction Laborer
East Branch Studio is seeking a laborer to join our team!
We specialize in building energy efficient homes; Passivhaus new-build, Deep Energy Retrofits of existing structures, and high-performance historical restoration. Our projects include a mix of high-end and affordable homes.
We are looking for someone who would like the opportunity to learn and grow with our company. While this is an entry level position, the right person could work into a carpenter’s assistant position. Applicants would ideally have some basic carpentry experience and possess basic hand tools. You must have reliable transportation, and be motivated to demonstrate attention to detail, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude. A willingness to learn and a strong ability to process information quickly and accurately is required. You will be responsible for providing support to the field carpenters and maintaining site order. You must be able to lift heavy objects.
We offer competitive pay scale, paid holidays, IRAs, and a friendly, stimulating environment. Our projects are primarily in Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire County.
Compensation: based on experience.
Employment type: full-time.
If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@eastbrachstudio.com.
Open Position: Experienced Carpenter
Experienced Carpenter
We specialize in building energy efficient homes; Passivhaus new-build, Deep Energy Retrofits of existing structures, and high-performance historical restoration. Our projects include a mix of high-end and affordable homes.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: You must have a minimum of 3-6 years frame-to-finish carpentry experience, possess tools, reliable transportation, and the motivation to demonstrate high-quality work, leadership skills, and a can-do attitude. Previous experience in high performance is preferred. Alternatively, you must be willing to learn and have a strong ability to process information quickly and accurately. We offer a competitive pay scale, paid holidays, IRAs, and a friendly, stimulating environment. Our projects are primarily in the Hampshire and Franklin Counties, and more recently, Berkshire County. Whenever possible, we place workers on sites that are closest to their homes.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Perform work consistently and expediently
- Complete work accurately; fix any mistakes made
- Communicate work to project Foreman and/or lead carpenter
- Support a positive work environment
- Support timely completion of job tasks on site
- Be able to work with all site personnel
- Support site safety
- Promote efficiency on site
- Identify issues of concern, communicate to foreman
- Site organization
- Site cleanliness
- Positive attitude and can-do spirit, whatever is asked
- Maintain tool performance, organization, and maintenance
Please submit resume and application and 3 professional references to info@eastbranchstudio.com.
Open Position: Design Assistant
Looking for a great workplace to use your skills and work with a purpose? You are someone who enjoys working within a team committed to our common goal. We are a small design/build company that has specialized in building energy efficient, net zero homes, passivhaus, and deep energy retrofits of existing structures for over thirty years using green and sustainable building practices. This is a great opportunity to learn about high performance building and be part of a small company with a strong mission to advance a response to climate change through the built environment.
We are looking for someone with strong Revit skills to assist with creating schematic, design development, pricing and construction document sets. Full time is ideal, and it would be possible to work from home some of the time. You will be required to work in our office in West Chesterfield, MA for most of the week.
Pay is dependent on experience—hourly pay range is from $25 – 30. You must be proficient in Revit.
Please send a resume and work samples with 3 professional references to info@eastbranchstudio.com.
